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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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Question

Which group of diphthongs begins with either a front or back vowel and ends with the schwa /ə/?
Options
A Closing diphthongs.
B Rising diphthongs.
C Centering diphthongs.
Correct Answer
D High diphthongs.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Centering diphthongs begin with either a front or back vowel and end with the schwa /ə/, a central vowel.

Hint

The glide moves towards the center of the vowel space.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 932 of 1604
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